'Tis the Season for Holiday Travel: The Skin Cancer Foundation Offers
Sun Protection Tips for Tropical Winter Getaways
New York, NY (November 24, 2014) - Planning a beach vacation this winter? Travelers should be aware that ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun plays a significant role in the development of skin cancer. In fact, about 86 percent of melanomas and 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to its UV rays.